Category Archives: Kids

It’s One of Those Movies!

Posted on 9 June 2010 by Valarie

Faith went to give Alex a hug on her way to bed tonight, and as she turned to head to her room: Alex: “Your hair smells like H’s (new girlfriend) hair.  What kind of shampoo do you use?” Faith: “Oh, … Continue reading →

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Airport Duty

Posted on 9 June 2010 by Valarie

So tomorrow morning we are going to get up very early and leave out by 8:00 a.m. to get Alex to the Charlotte airport.  His flight leaves at 11:33 a.m. and he will arrive in Denver early tomorrow afternoon.  After … Continue reading →

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Conversations With Alex

Posted on 2 June 2010 by Valarie

Conversation #1 – We buy dog food in 50 pound bags, and, due to back problems, Mom and I rely on someone stronger than we are to take it down the stairs for us into the basement.  Well, Gaylon and … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet

Posted on 21 May 2010 by Valarie

Time has been flying by me lately, and I have had the feeling of not being able to slow down long enough to catch my breath as my life keeps rushing by me at the speed of, well, life!  The … Continue reading →

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All Grown Up

Posted on 24 April 2010 by Valarie

I knew this day would come. Everyone told me that my babies would grow up before I knew it, and that I should cherish every moment of their childhoods. I believed them. I did my best to cherish every moment. … Continue reading →

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Colorado Trail

Posted on 17 April 2010 by Valarie

I just wanted to brag a bit on Alex!  He will graduate from our humble homeschool next month, and to celebrate, he is going to fly out to Denver, meet up with a friend and hike the Colorado Trail!  It … Continue reading →

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Leap Of Faith

Posted on 16 April 2010 by Valarie

It’s been roughly a year and a half since Gaylon went to work in Texas.  Despite all the predictions that the economy would improve, it hasn’t.  So, our house hasn’t sold, even though we’ve reduced the price dramatically.  And this … Continue reading →

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2009 In Review, Part 1

Posted on 31 December 2009 by Valarie

I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m not nearly so entertaining as Dave Barry, but I still do my best to do some sort of  “Year In Review”, although usually it is in the form of a newsletter that I … Continue reading →

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Headin’ for the Holidays

Posted on 24 November 2009 by Valarie

So, today I am going to start baking homemade rolls for Thanksgiving.  We are going to be at a friend’s home this year (Thanks, Tiffany!) so I don’t have to actually prepare the entire meal, which is so nice!  And, … Continue reading →

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Fed-Up Homeschoolers Wish List

Posted on 19 October 2009 by Valarie

This absolutely cracked me up!!!  If you homeschool, then you’ll love it.  If you have issues with homeschooling, please watch closely. . . twice.

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Beautiful Music

Posted on 12 October 2009 by Valarie

Like most moms, I think my kids are pretty amazing.  But I have to say that Alex and Faith are outdoing themselves, as I type.  I am upstairs, Photoshopping old family photographs and working on my new Genealogy Website.  Alex … Continue reading →

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Speed of Life

Posted on 10 October 2009 by Valarie

I have been so busy lately, that I haven’t even had time to check my email, much less blog.  Faith and I have been trying to figure out why we are so much busier this school year than we have … Continue reading →

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The Quilting Kitten

Posted on 19 September 2009 by Valarie

Faith and I have been taking a quilting class, as part of our homeschool studies this semester, and we are almost done. It has been a lot of fun, and we have both learned so much! Well, the other night, … Continue reading →

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Victoria vs. Edward

Posted on 29 August 2009 by Valarie

I have learned a little something about clothing style recently.  At least, about Victorian clothing style, what it is, and, by definition, what it is not.  Let me explain.  Alex has decided to have a Victorian Era Theme Party for … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling 15 Years!

Posted on 18 August 2009 by Valarie

We are beginning our 15th year of Homeschooling this year!  Wow.  It seems like it was just a few days ago that I first started teaching phonics to Kendall and Ryan.  Time has flown.  Kendall started his 3rd year of … Continue reading →

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